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Ministry of Home Affairs
Ceremony of assumption of office by the President-elect
The Ceremony of assumption of office by Shri Ramnath Kovind, the President-elect will be held on Tuesday, the July 25, 2017, at 12.15 PM in the Central Hall of Parliament House, New Delhi.
The Chairman of Rajya Sabha, the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of India, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Members of Council of Ministers, Governors, Chief Ministers, Heads of Diplomatic Missions, Members of Parliament and principal Civil and Military Officers of the Government of India will assemble in the Central Hall for the Ceremony.
The President and the President-elect will arrive in the Central Hall in a ceremonial procession. After the President-elect takes the Oath of office in the presence of the Chief Justice of India, a 21-Gun Salute will be fired. The President will then deliver an address. On the conclusion of the Ceremony in Central Hall, the President will leave for Rashtrapati Bhavan where an inter-services guard of honour will be given to him in the forecourt and courtesies will be extended to the outgoing President.
Ministry of Power
NTPC starts weekly Safety Awareness & Skill Development training sessions as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
As a part of the safety awareness and skill development initiative under “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, NTPC started a chain of Safety programmes – at least one in every week. This reinforces the commitment of Team Coal Mining towards Mine Safety.
The objective of such technical training sessions is to disseminate information and to share knowledge among in-house executives stationed at various coal mining projects to create a strong safety culture through awareness and implementation of the best safety practices at coal mining projects of NTPC to secure “Zero Incidents”.
Sessions by internal as well as external faculties including OEMs are being organized as a part of ongoing training conducted on variant topics related to “Mine Safety & Best Practices”, “ Use of Information Technology/Digital Initiatives in Mines”, “Sustainable Mining” etc.
Technical sessions on “use of Terrestrial Laser Scanner for dump slope monitoring”, “e-SMP”, “Safety Management Plan implementation”, “Monsoon Preparation in Mines”, “Electrical Safety”, “ Safety features of HEMM” have been organised as part of the training program schedule which has been appreciated by the participants.
To go forward in this direction & to improve the Safety in NTPC’s coal mines, forthcoming sessions will be focusing on Mine Planning, Environmental Social Governance, Mining and Environmental Aspects of the Industry, Design & Optimization of Blasting in Opencast Mines, Fleet Management System & Haul Road Management, Preparatory training for appearing to First class certificate of competency examinations.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
A Reality show with a difference - Mahila Kisan Awards programme launched by DD Kisan
The programme will not only entertain but also educate people: Dr. A Surya Prakash, Chairman, Prasar Bharati
Every participant of the show is a winner: Shri Amit Khare, Secretary, Ministry of I&B
If there is any place where smashing of patriarchy has happened, it is in this show: Shri Shashi S. Vempati, CEO, Prasar Bharati
Mahila Kisan Awards is a reality show which is truly based on reality: Ms Supriya Sahu, DG, Doordarshan
DD Kisan today launched a first-of-its-kind reality show 'Mahila Kisan Awards'. To be telecast from 17th December, the show will see participation of women farmers from across the length and breadth of India, including from Jammu & Kashmir, all the states of North Eastern Region, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, West Bengal, Punjab, Haryana, Goa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh among others.
The Format
The selection of contestants for the show has been done by Indian Council of Agricultural Research. The format of the show will include two woman farmers talking about their achievements in each episode. Judges will score these contestants based on their assessment. The five contestants who get the highest scores during the show will reach the finals, where one of them will be declared the winner.
Through the show, each participant will have an opportunity to learn from the experiences of other participants. The show is also expected to act as a source of inspiration for lakhs of women across the country watching the show.
The Launch
Speaking on the occasion, Chairman, Prasar Bharati, Dr. A Surya Prakash congratulated the DD Kisan team for conceptualizing and bringing to fruition ‘Mahila Kisan Awards’. He added that this programme will showcase the impact women have had on Indian agriculture and will not only entertain but also educate people.
Secretary, Ministry of I&B, Shri Amit Khare added that the show showcases talent from across the country where every participant is a winner and a source of inspiration on how to move ahead, together.
CEO,Prasar Bharati, Shri Shashi Shekhar Vempati said that of late there has been a lot of discussion on social media regarding smashing patriarchy and if any smashing of patriarchy has happened, it has happened in this show through the stories of women farmers’ innovation and spirit of entrepreneurship.
Speaking at the launch, DG, Doordarshan, Ms. Supriya Sahu said that ‘Mahila Kisan Awards’ is a reality show which is truly based on reality and is a means of telling the stories of these unsung heroes of Indian agriculture.
Member, Prasar Bharati Board, Shri Ashok Tandon; DG AIR, Shri F. Sheheryar; DG, DD News, Shri Mayank Agrawal and DG, NSD-AIR, Ms. Ira Joshi were also present on the occasion.
Ministry of Defence
DoT disconnected 21031 SIM taken on forged documents
Pune: 8 May 2023
It is well known that SIMs subscribed on forged documents are involved in majority of cybercrimes. Such is the expertise level of fraudsters that they have created fake proof of identity / address documents, which can never be detected by human beings by analyzing a single case in isolation. Hence, Department of Telecom  had taken up the challenge for preventing cybercrimes by conceptualizing and implementing an innovative and indigenous Artificial Intellegence  based and Facial Recognition powered solution  – the NextGen platform for detecting and weeding out fake/forged SIMs.
The vision of the ASTR project is to analyze the whole subscriber base of all telecom Service Providers  combined and cleanse the mobile subscriber database by identifying non-bonafide mobile numbers. The system uses subscriber images and subscriber database provided by the Telecom Subscriber Providers  to DoT, to detect same face and different names.
Maharashtra LSA carried out the analysis for its subscriber database and has identified total 21031 SIM suspected to be issued on forged documents and have been disconnected. Action is being taken to book the culprits and SIM sellers who are involved in such fraudulent activities. Such PoS/SIM sellers are being blacklisted by and across Service providers. Police complaints are being made for further investigation and taking necessary action on the culprits.
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Prime Minister's Office
Brief of Meeting Chaired by the Prime Minster regarding activities of the Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
The Prime Minister reviewed the work of the Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, last evening. Policy initiatives including revised Tariff Policy and the Electricity  Bill 2020 to redress the problems afflicting the power sector were discussed.
Prime Minister emphasized the need to enhance consumer satisfaction while increasing operational efficiency, and improving financial sustainability of the power sector. He pointed out that the problems in the power sector, especially of the electricity distribution segment, vary across regions and states. Instead of looking for a one-size-fits-all solution, the Ministry should put in place state-specific solutions to incentivize each state to improve its performance.
He advised the Ministry of Power to ensure that the DISCOMs publish their performance parameters periodically so that the people know how their DISCOMs fare in comparison to the peers. He also emphasized that equiement usages in power sector to be make in India.
Regarding New and Renewable Energy, Prime Minister emphasized the need for wholistic approach for entire supply chain of the Agriculture Sector ranging from solar water pumps to decentralized solar cold storages. He also emphasized for innovative model for rooftop solar and desired that each State should have atleast one city  to have fully solar city through rooftop solar power generation. Emphasize was also made on ecosystem development for manufacturing of ingots, wafers, cells and modules in India, which would also help generate employment in addition to various other advantages.
Prime Minister also desired to expedite the plan for carbon neutral Ladakh and emphasized for drinking water supply in coastal areas by harnessing the solar and wind energy.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
MSDE constitutes Appellate committee for examining the Grievance of ITIs whose cases are rejected for accreditation/affiliation
In pursuance of the direction passed by the Hon’ble High Court Delhi, DGT/ MSDE had constituted an Appellate committee for examining the Grievance of ITIs whose cases are rejected for accreditation/affiliation vide notification dated 04.01.2018.
A composite list of 310 ITIs ‘Not Recommended’ by NCVT Sub-committee, during its various meetings is uploaded on NCVT portal. All these ITIs and other aggrieved ITIs can file their appeal on or before 16.04.2018, for which a detail guideline and format for appeal is available on NCVT portal .
Ministry of Railways
COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ENHANCED PASSENGER FACILITIES DURING RATH YATRA: RAILWAY MINISTER
SHRI VAISHNAW INTERACTED WITH THE PILGRIMS AND TOOK THEIR FEEDBACK DIRECTLY WHILE INSPECTING THE RATH YATRA PREPARATIONS
The Railway Minister, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, emphasized the importance of improving passenger amenities and facilities during the Rath Yatra period while inspecting the Puri Railway Station yesterday evening.
During his visit to Puri, the Hon'ble Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology reviewed the arrangements made for the convenience and benefit of pilgrims and devotees during the Rath Yatra. He also took the opportunity to interact with different groups of devotees resting in the Pilgrim Shed organized by the Railways, seeking their valuable feedback to enhance the travel experience and amenities provided by the Railways.
In his statement to the media, Shri Vaishnaw expressed the Indian Railways' commitment to the comprehensive development of the nation. As the lifeline of the country, the Indian Railways not only focuses on infrastructure development but also strives to improve the overall travel experience of its passengers.
Highlighting the initiatives undertaken, the Railway Minister mentioned that this year, a total of 640 regular trains and 208 Special Trains are being operated during the Rath Yatra period. These special trains connect Puri with various destinations, including Nanded in Maharashtra, Kacheguda & Secunderabad in Telangana, Visakhapatnam & Palasa in Andhra Pradesh, and Jagadalpur in Chhattisgarh, in addition to different parts of Odisha, in order to accommodate the increased passenger traffic.
Shri Vaishnaw also highlighted the measures implemented for crowd management, such as the Train Information System/Enquiry Counters, Video Walls Display, ECoR Yatra App & UTS on Mobile App, Additional Ticket Booking Counters and Mobile Ticket Counters, Pilgrim Waiting Area/Shed, Security Arrangements, Catering & Hospitality, Medical Facilities & Ambulance, as well as the provision of power supply, water supply, cleanliness, security, drinking water, and sufficient toilets for the convenience of passengers, especially pilgrims.
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PM condoles loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Swapnalok Complex, Secunderabad
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Swapnalok Complex, Secunderabad.
The Prime Minister’s Office tweeted:
“Pained by the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Swapnalok Complex, Secunderabad. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon.”
Ministry of Finance
ADB, India sign $451 Million Loan to strengthen Power Connectivity in Tamil Nadu
The Asian Development Bank  and the Government of India today signed a $451 million loan to strengthen power connectivity between the southern and northern parts of the Chennai–Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor , which is part of the East Coast Economic Corridor , in Tamil Nadu. ADB is the lead partner of the Government of India for developing ECEC.
The signatories to the loan agreement were Mr. Sameer Kumar Khare, Additional Secretary , Department of Economic Affairs in India’s Ministry of Finance, and Mr. Kenichi Yokoyama, Country Director of ADB’s India Resident Mission.
“The project will help Government of Tamil Nadu meet the increasing demand for power supply from industry and commercial enterprises in the State through transfer of power from new generation facilities, including renewable energy, in the southern CKIC to the industrial hubs in the state’s northern region,” said Mr. Khare after signing the loan agreement.
“The project will provide an impetus to the industrial development of CKIC, which ADB has been assisting through strategic planning and investments in infrastructure while facilitating industrial investments. They are expected to enhance industrial competitiveness while creating well paid jobs to support the state’s rapid economic transformation,” said Mr. Yokoyama.
The state government has identified quality infrastructure including a reliable power supply as a key prerequisite for its further economic development. The state is aiming to develop the northern Chennai–Tiruchirappalli area of CKIC as a manufacturing center while targeting the relatively poor southern Madurai–Thoothukudi portion for the development of renewable energy-based power generation because of the availability of wind and solar resources.
The project will help establish extra-high-voltage transmission link between Virudhunagar and Coimbatore to transfer the additional generation capacity of 9,000 megawatt , including 6,000 MW from renewables, by 2025 to meet the increased power demand in the CKIC. This will help reliably evacuate power from these new power plants in the southern CKIC. The project will also build the operational capacity of TANTRANSCO, the state-owned company responsible for transmission, by supporting a financial restructuring plan, better facilities and work environment for women workers, and improved monitoring system for social and environmental impacts. To support this end, ADB has approved a complementary technical assistance grant of $650,000.
ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. In 2018, it made commitments of new loans and grants amounting to $21.6 billion. Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Facilities for Cyber Forensic Training Labs
States/UTs are primarily responsible for setting up facilities/ laboratories for cyber forensic training. Ministry of Home Affairs  has provided grant of Rs. 93.12 crore to all the States/ Union Territories under Cyber Crime Prevention against Women and Children  scheme, to set up cyber forensic cum training laboratories, hiring of junior cyber consultant and training/ capacity building to provide hands-on training to Law Enforcement Agencies  personnel, prosecutors and judicial officers. These Cyber forensic cum training laboratories have already been commissioned in the states of Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh.
Advisories have also been issued to States/ UTs regarding using these training labs for capacity building of LEA personnel, prosecutors and judicial officers.
Indicative list of basic and cyber forensic tools for the Cyber Forensic Lab cum Training Centres has also been provided to States/ UTs.
MHA has prepared 3-days and 5-days training programmes for law enforcement agencies personnel, prosecutors and judicial officers for better handling of investigation and prosecution and requested State Governments/ Union Territories to organize training programmes. So far, more than 6,000 LEA personnel, judicial officers and prosecutors have been provided training on cyber crime awareness, investigation, forensics, etc. under the CCPWC scheme.
MHA has also rolled out a scheme ‘Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre ' for the period 2018-2020, which has a component namely National Cybercrime Training Centre for capacity building in the field of cyber crime investigation.
In addition, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology  has set up cyber forensic training labs in Ghaziabad , Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Kolkata, Kerala, Uttarakhand and all north eastern States for training in cyber crime detection, seizing, preservation and imaging of digital evidence, etc. Using these facilities, more than 28,000 police/ LEA personnel and about 1000 judicial officers have been trained.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply to question in the Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Finance
One arrested by DGGI Gurugram officials for fraudulently availing Input Tax Credit of more than Rs 16 crore
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence  Gurugram Zonal Unit , Gurugram, has unearthed a case wherein a series of entities controlled by a person as Proprietor / Director of M/s Umang Overseas, M/s Ulagarsan Impex Put Ltd and M/s Umang Impex Private Limited, was found to be involved in availing and passing fraudulent Input Tax Credit  of Rs 16.74 crore without receipt of goods from different fake, suspended and non-existent firms.
A search was conducted at various premises on 04.04.2022. During the search, many pen drives, rubber stamps of different firms, documents/ records were resumed and the same are being investigated for estimation of duty evasion.
The key person involved in availment and passing of fraudulent ITC was arrested on 05.04.2022 and produced before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Patiala House Court on 05.04.2022 and ordered judicial custody for 14 days.
Further investigation in the matter is under progress.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Khadi and Village Industries Commission show celebrated 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi with Fantastic creations by three top designers at Lakme Fashion week Winter/ Festive
In four years Khadi turnover reaches Rs.3215 cr. – Vinay Saxena, Chairman , KVIC
Mumbai- August 22, 2019
On the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and 20th Lakme fashion Show, KVIC, Mumbai under Ministry of MSME and Lakme Company jointly organized a week long ‘ # Wear Your Khadi” Fashion Show’ at Hotel St. Regis, Lower Parel in Mumbai during 22nd to 25th August 2019.
Today, on 22nd August 2019, at the inaugural function, Shri Vinay Kumar Saxena, Chairman KVIC said :
“The Khadi is a heritage, it has unique eco- friendly nature and comes with vivid fabric qualities, It is a gift by Mahatma Gandhi and it is making steady progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Even today after 72 years the fabric continues to inspire and amaze creative minds across all international borders. Known as the “Fabric of India”, Khadi has proven to be culture in itself, one that truly exhibits the pride of the country’s achievements. “
He further added, “Under the leadership of Prime Mnister, Khadi’s average growth, which was 6.18% in 2014 has jumped to 28% in the year 2019. Total turnover of Khadi has also increased from 889 cr. to Rs. 3215 cr. In the last four years.
Khadi as well as village industries are making steady progress. We have lots of designers, skilled workers among us. The new promotion and marketing policy introduced by central government is very effective. Khadi is a vibrant industry. In the year 2014, the daily production of Khadi was only 103.66 million sq. meter which increased by 70% to reach 170 million sq meter in 2019.
When the world has moved towards automation, Khadi is unique in retaining its nature of manual craft. Public needs to buy Khadi product to help these craftsmen.
Ms. Preeta Varma, Chief Executive Officer, KVIC addressing the media said, Khadi is a fabric that bonds two centuries, the 20th and 21st Century and is the epitome of sustainable fashion. The collection by the designers was a real delight, she added.
KVIC show unveiled the collections of three designers who gave their distinct stylish touches to Khadi and ensured that the Fabric of India moved into the New Age with fashionable millennial creativity.
Ministry of Defence
MoD signs contract with Airbus Defence & Space, Spain for acquisition of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft for IAF
Key Highlights:
- Big step towards modernisation of IAF transport fleet
- 5-10 tonne capacity aircraft equipped with contemporary technology
- Airbus to also directly purchase eligible products & services from Indian Offset Partners
- Unique opportunity for domestic private sector to enter into technology intensive aviation industry
Ministry of Defence  signed a contract with M/s Airbus Defence and Space, Spain for acquisition of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force, on September 24, 2021. The MoD has also signed an Offset Contract with M/s Airbus Defence and Space through which M/s Airbus will discharge its offset obligations through direct purchase of eligible products and services from Indian Offset Partners. These contracts were signed following the approval accorded by the Cabinet Committee on Security earlier this month.
The induction of C-295MW will be a significant step towards modernisation of the transport fleet of the Indian Air Force . It is a transport aircraft of 5-10 tonne capacity with contemporary technology that will replace the ageing Avro transport aircraft of IAF. The aircraft is capable of operating from semi-prepared strips and has a rear ramp door for quick reaction and para dropping of troops & cargo. The aircraft will give a major boost to tactical airlift capability of IAF, especially in the Northern and North-Eastern sector and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
The project will provide a major boost to the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ of the Government that offers a unique opportunity for the Indian private sector to enter into technology intensive and highly competitive aviation industry. Out of 56, forty aircraft will be manufactured in India by TATA Consortium. All the deliveries will be completed within ten years of signing of the contract. All 56 aircraft will be installed with indigenous Electronic Warfare Suite. After completion of the delivery, the subsequent aircraft manufactured in India can be exported to countries which are cleared by the Government of India. The project will give a boost to aerospace ecosystem in India wherein several MSMEs spread over the country will be involved in manufacturing of parts of the aircraft. The program will also involve development of specialised infrastructure in the form of hangars, buildings, aprons and taxiway.
This programme is a unique initiative of the Government to strengthen the indigenous capabilities and boost ‘Make in India’.